All Obituaries

Stephen “Steve” Wolfe, 74, of Farmland, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 unexpectedly at IU Hospital. He was born on May 11, 1948, in Winchester, to Robert and Ada Wolfe. Steve was employed as a mold maker at various factories in Winchester and retired from Ardaugh in Dunkirk, Indiana. Steve had a passion for the guitar and never went one day without playing. He enjoyed history, and loved all animals. Steve had a gentle disposition, he was kind, he was helpful to his...

Betty (Almonrode) Smith, 66, of Saratoga, IN passed away on September 23, 2022. She was a graduate of Winchester High School.   Betty is survived by her husband Tim Victor Smith, her sisters Terry Lynn Youse (husband Jon), Brenda Sue Rettman (husband Paul), her daughters Renee Marie Bloom and Valerie Ann Bloom and son Jeremy Michael Bloom as well as 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Betty enjoyed knitting and painting. Betty was preceded in death by her parents Irvin and...

Ernest Lee Pittman, 80, of Winchester, Indiana, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, with his family by his side, after a battle with dementia.  Ernie was born May 24, 1942, in Winchester, to the late James and Mary Marie (Wesley) Pittman. Ernie retired from Indiana Glass and worked at Anchor Hocking for many years.  He was a member of Phi Delta Kappa, the Farmland American Legion and the Winchester Moose Lodge. Ernie is survived by his wife, Vickie (Mills) Pittman; children,...

Brett A. Ward, 64, of Winchester, Indiana, passed away on September 22, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Brett was born on April 25, 1958 to the late Kenneth Ward and Norma (Hinshaw) Rouch. Brett and Karen (Anderson) Ward married on October 20, 1984.  They are the proud parents to Cierra (David) Fisher and Brock (Michelle) Ward, 3 grandchildren, Hadley Fisher, Hazel Fisher, and Bennett Ward, who he loved dearly; his mother and step father, Norma and Bob Rouch;...

Mary Ann (Wagner) Gulley, 85, of Winchester, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Pine Knoll Rehabilitation Center in Winchester.  She was born on February 15, 1937, in Winchester, to Charles and Clara Wagner.  Mary Ann graduated from Winchester High School.  She was a member of the Main Street Christian Church as well as a member of the Red Hats.  She was a respiratory therapist at the Randolph County Hospital. Mary Ann is survived by her daughter, Jerri Jo...

Nita “Tootie” (Cole) Hummel, 86, of Winchester, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Summers’ Pointe.  She was born on April 5, 1936, Winchester, to Hugh and Virginia Cole.  Tootie was a homemaker.  She was a huge sports fan, especially a fan of the Indiana Pacers, Cincinnati Reds, and Jeff Gordon.  She was a bowler, member of the card club, and a lover of animals.  Tootie is survived by her four sons, Chris (Jennifer) Hummel, Todd...

Jerry Lee Decamp The Second, was born in Kodiak, Alaska on August 18, 1957 to Barbra and Jerry Decamp. He passed away at his home in Winchester, Indiana with his daughter. Jerry graduated from Blackford County High school. He then went to the Air Force and was stationed all over the world until he returned back to Hartford City. Jerry worked at stubby tire for many years. He then moved to Winchester Indiana and married his late wife Susan Breaker- DeCamp on June 20, 1997.  He also went...

Douglas Kent Anderson, 63 of Winchester IN left this world and entered into heavenly bliss on Saturday, August 27, 2022. He was born September 24, 1958 to Frank & Jackie (Gaylor) Anderson. Doug grew up in Winchester. He graduated from Winchester Community High School in 1977. He appeared in several high school musicals. He married his high school sweetheart Debbie L. (Debrah) Ferguson and they started their life together on July 28, 1979. In the following years, they had three very...

Kris Scott Gullett passed away on August 25th, 2022 at Randolph County Nursing Home surrounded by family after a long battle with Multiple System Atrophy. He will be dearly missed.   Kris was born December 27, 1957, in Winchester to Jerry Gullett and Diane Brookshire Watson Kris graduated in 1976 from Winchester Community High School.  He married Laura Haney on March 9, 1991.  Kris worked for various excavating and farm drainage companies before starting Gullett’s...

Thomas W. Lynch (68) of Winchester, IN passed away on August 23, 2022 from Cancer.  Tom was a glass operator at Ardagh.  He enjoyed woodworking. Tom was predeceased by his parents Arthur Lynch and Rita Lynch Nee Canty. Tom left behind his wife, Teresa Lynch, his children Shannon Majercin, Chad Lynch, Kristin Hayden, Jessica Lynch, Rebecca Lynch, 11 grandchildren, 4 sisters and 1 brother, Rose Bangert, Arthur J. Lynch Jr, Margaret M. Dignan, Rita Ann Rosario, Dorothy...